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Former Hockey Canada CEO Nicholson among those summoned to testify before committee
OTTAWA - The House of Commons heritage committee has ordered another round of hearings into Hockey Canada's handling of sexual assault claims, with past and present top executives and board chairs sum...
Sep 21, 2022

Kenney staying quiet on Madu's support of protesters, 'freedom convoys' fighting COVID restrictions
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is declining to weigh in on one of his cabinet ministers lauding protesters and so-called "freedom convoys'' fighting COVID-19 restrictions.Kenney says if anyon...
Sep 21, 2022

Justice minister urges senators to pass Liberal mandatory minimums bill
OTTAWA - Justice Minister David Lametti urged senators this evening to pass the Liberal government's proposed legislation on mandatory minimum penalties. He told senators during a committee hearing th...
Sep 21, 2022

AIMCo CEO rejects fossil fuel divestment as investment strategy
CALGARY - The CEO of the Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) says divesting from fossil fuels is the opposite approach pension funds should be taking if they want to help solve the climate cri...
Sep 21, 2022

Lawsuit opposed to COVID vaccine mandates at U of L dismissed
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A former student at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) who claimed that the school's refusal to grant an exemption to COVID-19 vaccine mandates violated her rights will not have he...
Sep 21, 2022

Jennifer Jones wins opening game with new-look team at PointsBet Invitational
FREDERICTON - Jennifer Jones defeated Andrea Kelly 9-5 in first-round play Wednesday at the PointsBet Invitational. The six-time Canadian women's curling champion iced the victory with three points in...
Sep 21, 2022

Not making playoffs would be ‘a disaster’ for Canucks: coach
VANCOUVER - After a too-long summer, the Vancouver Canucks are locked on a singular goal as they prepare for training camp. "Not making the playoffs would be a disaster for us," head coach Bruce Boudr...
Sep 21, 2022

Mental health first aid training taking place Sept. 22-23
COUNTY OF FORTY MILE, AB - The Forty Mile Regional Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is hosting a mental health first aid training course on Sept. 22 and 23.The course will discuss topics a...
Sep 21, 2022

Mounties in N.W.T. search for suspect after 1 dead, others injured in stabbing
FORT GOOD HOPE, N.W.T. - RCMP in the Northwest Territories are looking for a suspect in a stabbing that has left one dead and others injured. Mounties told residents in Fort Good Hope on Tuesday night...
Sep 21, 2022

Oilers boast talent needed for a playoff run, but know a long season lies ahead
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers officially began training camp Wednesday, but a lot of the talk in the Alberta capital is already focused on what the team is going to be doing in April. After getting t...
Sep 21, 2022